Creators of 'Jaat' Provide Clarification, Remove Controversial Scene Following Religious Objections
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Synopsis
The creators of 'Jaat' have addressed a recent controversy regarding a scene perceived as offensive to the Christian community. They confirmed the removal of the scene and expressed their commitment to respecting all religions. This statement follows legal action taken against the film's cast and crew.
Key Takeaways
- The scene in question has been removed.
- The filmmakers expressed regret for any offense caused.
- A complaint was filed for allegedly offending religious sentiments.
- Legal action has been initiated against the film's associates.
- The film was released on April 10, 2025.
Mumbai, April 18 (NationPress) The creators of Sunny Deol's film 'Jaat' have released an official statement in light of the recent uproar over a scene that drew criticism from the Christian community. In an effort to address concerns about religious sensitivity, the filmmakers confirmed that the contentious scene has been eliminated, emphasizing their respect for all faiths and communities.
In a statement unveiled on Friday, the team associated with the Sunny Deol film acknowledged the objections raised by members of the Christian community regarding a particular scene perceived as hurtful to religious sentiments.
In a swift response to the backlash, the filmmakers clarified that they never intended to disrespect any faith or belief system. The statement from the 'Jaat' team read, “To Whomsoever It May Concern, There has been a backlash for a specific scene in the film. The scene has been removed from the film with immediate effect. Our intention was not to hurt any religious sentiments. We deeply regret it and have taken a quick action of deleting the scene from the film. We sincerely apologize to everyone whose beliefs have been hurt.”
This statement follows the filing of a case against actors Sunny Deol, Randeep Hooda, Vineet Kumar Singh, and director Gopichand Malineni for allegedly offending religious sentiments with a scene featuring Lord Jesus Christ in 'Jaat.' The case was reported at the Sadar Police Station in Jalandhar under Section 299 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for purportedly offending religious sentiments. The complaint was lodged by Vikalp Gold, a resident of Pholriwal village in Jalandhar.
The police complaint claimed that the accused offended the religious sentiments of the Christian community by recreating a crucifixion scene involving Lord Jesus Christ.
Earlier, ADCP Headquarters officer Sukhwinder Singh confirmed that the complaint was filed by Golgotha Gold, a member of the Christian community from Pholriwal village in Jalandhar. The complainant raised objections to specific scenes in the film, asserting that they were offensive to the religious beliefs of the community. Following a preliminary investigation, an FIR was registered against five individuals associated with the film.
The scene that ignited the controversy depicted Randeep Hooda’s character standing beneath a crucifix inside a church, directly above the sacred pulpit, while worshippers were engaged in prayer—an image that faced strong disapproval and claims of religious insensitivity.
Starring Sunny Deol in the lead role, 'Jaat' premiered in theaters on April 10, 2025.
